The project as a whole aims to challenge and explore common perceptions of plastic through a group exhibition, workshops, discussions, and lectures. The various activities are intended to convey knowledge, facilitate collaborations, and present visionary and forward-looking perspectives on plastic. The project will also involve students from Konstfack and Lund University, starting from the exhibition. It represents a unique opportunity for designers and students to exchange knowledge and collaborate with researchers and industry.
The project will be displayed at the Stockholm Furniture Fair in February 2025 and will then move to the Form/Design Center, where it will be shown during spring 2025. Other venues may also be considered.
The works will be developed during autumn 2024 and will be based on research from the STEPS program, led by Lund University. The project is funded by Formas and is being carried out in collaboration with researchers from STEPS, Form/Design Center, Konstfack, Furniture Fair, and Formprocess.
Utvalda deltagare
- Andréason & Leibel, designers Kristin Leibel and Kristian Andréason
- Sogol Baghban, architect MSA and assistant professor at KTH
- Melissa Ciardullo, interdisciplinary designer
- Ebba Lindgren, designer/artist
- Johan Löfgren, artist
- Pontus Johansson, child culture designer MFA, lecturer HDK-Valand, Göteborg University
- Gabriel Stuart, architect and designer, SAR/MSA, BFA
- The Ninevites Design Studio + Collaborative Platform, Nkuli Mlangeni-Berg, textile designer
Designer Kajsa Willner is also participating with a previously developed work.
Background of the project
The transition to circular economic models is crucial if we are to meet the 1.5°C target, slow down climate change, and decouple economic growth from resource use. This transition is necessary to ensure the survival of individuals and societies and will require a transformative and profound change at all levels of society. In a circular economy, all steps in the value chain are sustainable, and the system is characterized by reduced consumption, reuse, and increased recycling. In its Circular Economy Action Plan (2020), the EU identifies seven key areas for this transition. Besides plastics, textiles, packaging, and construction and demolition work are among the highlighted areas. These are sectors that are essential to society, have a significant environmental and climate impact, and make extensive use of plastics.
STEPS, Sustainable Plastics and Transition Pathways, is characterized by its interdisciplinary breadth, and the research is carried out in close collaboration with organizations representing the entire plastic value chain.
Read more about STEPS: www.steps-mistra.se
